Workshops and Information Sessions for Newcomers to Canada

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Workshops and Information Sessions for Newcomers to Canada
& {/ g+ @  X- s, C! [                 At Catholic Social Services, 10709 –105 St.  
4 K0 A& M+ k; P- V0 @                             All Workshops are FREE
     For more information contact Frank Bessai @ 424 -3545

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Title
6 U: y5 T) N6 a: iCanadian History, Culture and Identity
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March 3 6:00 – 8:00PM Thursday
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Topics Covered
•An information session regarding the History of Canada, Canadian Culture and Identity.
•Specific topics vary depending on the interests of the participants.
9 q1 M  v$ q5 z•Join us in a lively discussion about what makes Canada, past, present and future.

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Wednesday
March 9
2 {# Z1 X- A/ q9 U& z, c  `% C3:00-5:00PM

- E2 c6 v. y5 d0 B5 k•An information session delivered by a Public Health Nurse on women’s health issues.
•Don’t miss this important opportunity to ask questions of a trained woman’s health care professional.

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Thursday
  M4 K! L1 T! m, Q0 M& [8 z" ]March 17
6:00 – 8:00 PM

2 w4 s' L0 N$ x$ D$ Y4 V•Are you interested in Canadian culture and history?
•This month we will be showing an INUIT film called,                  “ Atanarjuat – The Fast Runner.”
' B) z9 C/ W& R/ _6 \+ }4 s9 G: w9 x•The story deals with an old Inuit legend and is very insightful with regards to the pre- colonial life of the Inuit of Canada’s North.

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Thursday,
March 17
9 h- I. R/ t! J+ X6:00-8:00PM

•Come out and learn how to cook an inexpensive meal.
•No experience necessary.  Limit of 15 participants.
0 q7 j: A- H% V1 G5 Y+ C•Call Frank Bessai at 424-3545 to Register.

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Saturday
2 U! u( d0 h1 Z# t$ aMarch 19
1:00 – 3:00 PM


•If you would like to learn how to do your taxes by yourself, you can learn how.
3 Y+ H5 A3 s: O! O* [2 u•A representative from the Canada Revenue Agency will deliver this workshop on how to do your taxes.
! s3 x9 o+ C6 a" S9 H•Ask questions you may have about things like RRSP income, overseas income, and how to file a tax return.

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Thurs. Mar. 24
6:00 - 8:00PM

•Come out and learn about what steps you must take to sponsor a family member to come and live in Canada.

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Thursday
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6:00 – 8:00 PM

•An information session regarding Immigration Law.
2 Q  W/ H& {1 r0 F% ]$ D, ]•Come out and ask questions you may have about Immigration Law as well as other legal concerns.
6 @. q3 e* `: _  L  x•Topics to include: How to become a Permanent Resident of Canada.
•A lawyer will be present at the session as well as a representative from Student Legal Services.

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Tues.  March 8
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Tues. March 15
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Tues. March 22
1:00 – 4:00 PM
# m# R6 N! T( U( J$ l6 DTues. March 29
1:00 – 4:00 PM
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2 V# L* _2 ^, g( u•A free Program for immigrants of all ages.
•Special Presentations on:
-     Life in Edmonton past and present.
" u" E! u) P4 F$ j8 l-The History of Canada.
-The economy of Alberta.
2 A7 u% F5 j, O! l4 @! `0 t: g-Canadian culture and much more.
•Field trips to exciting locations in and around Edmonton.
* e% f" h( t) b+ H. H2 ?•Share your knowledge and increase your understanding of life in Canada.  Everyone is welcome, Let’s Go!

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Sat. March 5
8 S  M4 y$ {/ E" o" c9 t- cMon. March 7
Sat. March 12
Mon. March 14
9 J2 v7 m8 ?+ O* Z* uSat.  March 19
& n- @- r  j" S3 o% DMon.  March 21
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Mondays: 5:00 – 8:00 PM  
Saturdays:  9:00AM –12:00PM
Saturday March 26 and Monday March 28 we will be closed for the Easter long weekend.

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4 r" N! a# F& _& F) l•Come out and have your taxes done by one of our Revenue Canada trained volunteers.
•All low–income newcomers welcome to come out and have your taxes done for free.
# r9 y. P1 a& N* k% D1 M•Program runs on a first come, first served basis.                         NO APPOINTMENT Necessary.
•Bring your T –4 or T –5, your S.I.N. and some picture identification and we will do your taxes at one of the following times!  Mondays From 5–8 PM and Saturdays from 9AM-12PM